The Kaduna Electric has revealed that contrary to some reports, six persons only, names withheld, lost their lives in the electrical mishaps which occurred in Zaria, Kaduna State last week.
A statement by the company’s Head of Corporate Communication, Abdulazeez Abdullahi in Kaduna on Tuesday, said the clarification was necessary to put the record straight.
The statement said the management of the power company resolved to make the clarification after it carried out a thorough investigation into the incident.
While sending its condolences to the families of the deceased, the statement said the company has taken measures to avert a reoccurence.
The statement said in the course of its investigations, the company’s officials visited Gwargwaje community and met with families of the affected persons on three occasions, since the incident occurred, to mourn with them and gather relevant information on the incident.
“All the deceased persons lived on Kagoro Close, Gwargwaje ASP Lumba who resided in the Police Barracks,” the statement said.
It added that it had not received any information of more fatalities since its last visit to the community on Saturday.
The statement said it has also gathered detailed information on all those who sustained injuries or lost properties.
It added that it has been liaising with relevant security authorities and the traditional institution in Zaria to discuss next steps.
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